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Cuban Mechanic Turns Charcoal Into Road Fuel

March 19, 2026

A mechanic in a small Cuban town has shown how people can make the most of scarce resources. He took an old Polish car and turned it into a vehicle that runs on charcoal instead of gasoline. The idea came from the fact that oil shipments to Cuba stopped last year, making fuel hard to find and expens

entertainment

Famous Faces Turning a Year Older on March 19

March 19, 2026

Glenn Close, who is 79 today, once played Nova Prime in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Bruce Willis celebrates 71 and has lent his voice to an alien character on The Orville. Rachel Blanchard marks 50 after a high‑speed chase role in an episode of 9‑1‑1. Canadian actor Garrett Cla

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Oscar Night Shifts: Why One Film Won Over the Other

March 16, 2026

The 2026 Oscars felt like a marathon, but it ended with a clear winner. Even after the Academy’s shift toward more diverse members, old patterns still mattered. A film called “One Battle” took Best Picture, just as it had won at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and critics’ circles. Its rival, “S

sports

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

March 14, 2026

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

business

Live Nation’s Slack Scandal Hits Court

March 13, 2026

A new set of internal chat messages from Live Nation has surfaced in a federal trial. The chats, sent on Slack between late 2021 and early 2023, show a staff member calling fans “so stupid” and bragging that the company is “robbing them blind. ” These messages are now part of a lawsuit filed by t

health

Measles Watch in South Carolina: A Tight‑Knit Response

March 13, 2026

South Carolina’s health officials keep a close eye on measles even as the number of new cases falls. They are double‑checking every suspected case, especially with spring break on the horizon and the risk of a new spike. The current outbreak is the biggest in the state since 2000, and it rivals the

health

Vitamin A Delivery: Which Way Saves More Lives?

March 11, 2026

In many African nations, giving children vitamin A in two doses can prevent blindness and death. But the question is: how should governments deliver these shots to get the most benefit for the least money? A recent study looked at three countries—DRC, Togo and Niger—to answer that. The researchers

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Rockies Gear Up: Roster Uncertainty and New Beginnings

March 11, 2026

The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled

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Scorsese’s TV Twist: A New Take on a Classic Crime Show

March 11, 2026

The famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese, known for movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, stepped into television to help create a top crime series on HBO. The show, set in the 1920s during Prohibition, follows a corrupt Atlantic City official who mixes politics with bootlegging. Scorsese’s role was m

business

From Tech Talk to Story Walk: How to Make Complex Products Sell

March 7, 2026

The first meeting with big buyers can feel like a battle. You walk into the room, launch your slides, and spend almost an hour explaining code, compliance rules, and architecture. The executives listen, nod, thank you for “aligning synergies, ” send the deck back to you, and then pick a cheaper, old